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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,720.61, 29,429.98 and 17,616.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,720.61, 29,429.98 and 17,616.99 is: 26,290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,720.61 : 29,429.98 = 17,616.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,720.61/29,429.98 = 17,616.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,720.61x = 29,429.98 × 17,616.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,720.61x = 518,467,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,467,663.36/19,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,290.65

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